The fall 2020 semester includes a hybrid approach to a residential semester (with in-person, online and hybrid teaching modalities), robust virus testing, and modifications to the academic calendar allowing students to return home for Thanksgiving and finish the semester remotely.

The F20 Guide for Instructors provides additional guidance on how to facilitate conversations related to the Behavioral Compact, including how to set classroom expectations and what to do if a student is noncompliant. Additional instruction-related policies and resources can be found on the Dean of Faculty website.

Recent Updates

• UK variant identified in Tompkins County (January 18)
• Update on Phase 1b COVID-19 vaccination eligibility (January 13)
• Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccination for in-person faculty and instructors (January 11)
• Arrival testing and quarantine requirements (January 11)
• Preparing for COVID-19 vaccination rollout (January 4)

More Updates

Academic Resources

• Cornell International Affairs Travel Resources
• Center for Teaching Innovation
• Cornell Research Services
• Library Services
• Teaching International Students: Tips for Online Instruction
• Mentoring Remotely During Disruption
• Faculty & Field Information
• Processes for COVID-19 Accommodations and Options for Graduate Students (PDF)
• Tools for Working Remotely
• Work Remotely with Zoom
• Options for Poor Wi-Fi or Cellular Service

Research Labs

• Health and Safety Guidance for Research During COVID-19 (PDF)
• Lab Cleaning and Disinfection COVID-19 Guidance
• Fume Hood Un-Hibernation Procedure